Crews to begin cutting down dead trees

Comment

By Hillsdale Daily News

Hillsdale.net - Hillsdale, MI

By Hillsdale Daily News

Posted Dec. 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM

By Hillsdale Daily News

Posted Dec. 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Hillsdale, Mich.

HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale County Road Commission will turn its attention to road maintenance in the coming weeks with the completion of its construction season. Over the winter months when crews aren’t plowing, their focus will be cutting down the numerous dead trees alongside the county roads. The dead trees fall during high winds, ice and storms blocking roadways and creating traffic hazards. The county is once again looking for the help of property owners. “We do not have time to cut up or haul away the wood from this large number of trees,” said Sam Gier, operations superintendent in a press release. “Given the large number of people that burn wood for heating, we hope that the public will take advantage of this opportunity to cut up seasoned wood ready for burning.” Trees will be dropped in the fields for property owners to cut up. Property owners that don’t want the wood can give permission to friends and neighbors to cut up the wood. Anyone cutting wood on private property must have permission from the property owner. Land owners will not be contacted before the trees are cut. “It is very unlikely that we will get all of the dead trees this winter, given the large number of dead ash trees, but we hope to make significant progress weather permitting,” Gier said. Crews will begin on the paved roads and move systematically through the county. Anyone with questions can contact the Hillsdale County Road Commission at 437-4458.